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Apr 28
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The History and Future of Gender Asylum Law and Recognition of Domestic Violence as a Basis for Protection in the United States

By | Federal Policy, Immigration Relief, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law

The History and Future of Gender Asylum Law and Recognition of Domestic Violence as a Basis for Protection in the United States

Deborah Anker, ABA Journal (April 28, 2020)

Anker details the history and development of the United States’ gender asylum law. Through a series of court decisions, the U.S. considered survivors of domestic violence a particular social group under the United Nations definition of a refugee. Jeff Sessions challenged this in 2018 and eliminate protections for women seeking asylum. This continues to be challenged in court.

Apr 22
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Trump’s Executive Order on Halting Immigration Due to COVID-19

By | COVID-19, Federal Policy, Highlighted Resources, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law

Trump’s Executive Order on Halting Immigration Due to COVID-19

CNN Politics (April 22, 2020)

This article includes the full executive order that President Trump recently signed. This executive order temporarily halts immigration to the U.S. and suspends new immigrant visas to the United States for 60 days.

Mar 26
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Crisis Within a Crisis: Immigration in the United States in a Time of COVID-19

By | COVID-19, Federal Policy, Highlighted Resources, Law/Policy Highlight

Crisis Within a Crisis: Immigration in the United States in a Time of COVID-19

Muzaffar Chishti & Sarah Pierce, Migration Policy Institute (March 26, 2020)

With the outbreak of COVID-19, the intersection of U.S. immigration and public health policy has gained much attention. In this article, the authors discuss how the Trump administration has put a series of measures in place in response to the outbreak that affect immigrants and immigration.

Dec 03
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Child Welfare & Unaccompanied Children in Federal Immigration Custody

By | Child Well-Being, Federal Policy, Immigrant Youth, Law & Policy, Research Highlight, Unaccompanied Minors

Child Welfare & Unaccompanied Children in Federal Immigration Custody

National Center for Youth Law (December, 2019)

In 1997, the Flores Settlement Agreement established basic standards governing the custody, detention, and release of children in federal immigration custody. These standards are based on fundamental child welfare principles, namely that detention is harmful and that children should be reunified with their families as quickly as possible.  This guide summarizes over two decades of lessons learned since its implementation and synthesizes the research and data that should ground future policy.

Nov 14
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The Border, Trafficking, and Risks to Unaccompanied Children — Understanding the Impact of U.S. Policy on Children’s Safety

By | Federal Policy, Highlighted Resources, Immigrant Youth, Law & Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law, Safety, Unaccompanied Minors

The Border, Trafficking, and Risks to Unaccompanied Children — Understanding the Impact of U.S. Policy on Children’s Safety

Kids in Need of Defense (November 14, 2019)

This briefing paper looks at how current policies aimed at blocking the entry of children and asylum seekers contribute toward the humanitarian crisis at the border rather than existing laws designed to protect children.

Oct 15
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USCIS Clarifies Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification to Better Ensure Victims of Abuse, Neglect and Abandonment Receive Protection

By | Federal Policy, Immigration Relief, Law & Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

USCIS Clarifies Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification to Better Ensure Victims of Abuse, Neglect and Abandonment Receive Protection

Department of Homeland Security (October 15, 2019)

This page provides clarification on requirements regarding the Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification.

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